Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X vs Streamlight Scorpion LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 686% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$85Most expensive
US$60Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
6800 cdLowest candela
9000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Highest
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB (for rechargeable battery variant)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use by police and emergency personnel
Tactical useEveryday CarryEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable pocket clip
Compact and lightweightBright output for sizeDurable constructionRubberized grip and anti-roll head
Common complaints
Weight varies depending on battery usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes
Consumes lithium batteries quicklyBattery life shorter than shelf life